Seattle, Wa Pike Place Market
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all41
N 47° 36.516 W 122° 20.433
10T E 549562 N 5273009
The heart and soul of downtown Seattle, this is a place you must visit. Watch out for flying fish.
Waymark Code: WMYJ8
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 11/12/2006
Views: 162
"Pike Place Market is a public market overlooking the Elliott Bay waterfront in Seattle, Washington, United States. The Market, which opened in 1907, is the oldest continually-operational farmer's market in the country. It is a place of business for many small merchants and a popular tourist destination. Located in the downtown area, it occupies over 9 acres (36,000 m²).
The Market is built on the edge of a steep hill. It has several lower levels below the main level, featuring a variety of unique shops. Antique dealers, comic book sellers, and small family-owned restaurants are joined by one of the few remaining head shops in Seattle. The upper street level features fishmongers, fresh produce stands, and craft stalls operating in the covered arcades. Local farmers sell year-round in the arcades from tables they rent on a daily basis.
The Pike Place Market is listed in the United States National Register of Historic Places."
With a great view of the waterfront Pike Place is fun to visit any time of the year, rain or shine. There's something entertaining there for just about any age and you could get lost exploring the hidden nooks and cranies. We especially enjoy the variety of food options there. But best of all I'd say is the people watching.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Pike Place/1st Avenue level:
Monday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
Sunday, 11am to 5pm
DownUnder stores:
Monday through Sunday, 11am to 5pm
Admission Prices:
Free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
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